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The house comprises a stone-flagged entrance vestibule which leads into the very impressive reception hallway, with an impressive sweeping staircase – with mahogany handrail – leading to the first floor.
The accommodation briefly comprises a superb large breakfast kitchen fitted with high-quality units, a central island and various built-in appliances, with a wine store and cloakroom, both with parquet flooring which features extensively throughout the house. The drawing room is a beautiful space with an Adams style fireplace and French windows, leading to the patio and gardens. The sitting room boasts fitted bookshelves and a Minster stone fireplace with more French windows; it leads to a covered dining area outside. The dining room also has a Minster stone fireplace and a large stone bay window with window seat & French windows open to the terrace.
The first floor comprises the principal bedroom, which includes a range of high-quality Mills & Scott fitted walk-in wardrobes and cupboards and an en suite bathroom, a five-piece suite with a freestanding boat bath, a large walk-in double shower cubicle and twin wash hand basins set in a marbled vanity unit. All the bedrooms have unique features, one with a traditional fireplace, all with fitted wardrobes and mullioned windows. The house bathroom includes four piece suite with bath in a recessed bevelled glass surround, a walk-in shower and twin wash hand basins.
The detached cottage is situated across the front courtyard and is currently used as a gym, office and storage on the lower level, with a self contained two bedroom apartment with sitting room, kitchen and bathroom on the first floor. The property also has a detached garage block with space for five cars.
Access from Whins Lane is via a sweeping tarmac drive with lawns to either side. This leads into a stone columned courtyard with ample parking and a stone-flagged area to the front of the property. The gardens surrounding the property are spectacular, featuring a principal garden with a flat lawn, ornamental gardens and a large terrace across the front elevation of the house giving ample space for dining and entertaining.
The property is conveniently situated two miles from the M65 motorway, ideal for commuters to Manchester which is 26 miles away; Manchester Airport is 42 miles away. The village itself has a village store and delicatessen and is within easy reach of other local villages. As regards schools, St. John’s C of E Primary School is within the village with secondary schools including Clitheroe Royal Grammar School, Oakhill College and Stonyhurst College all within easy reach.
The popular villages of Whalley and Wiswell are less than a 10-minute drive away. Whalley boasts many amenities, including popular restaurants, boutique shops, delicatessens and a health centre; Wiswell is home to the renowned Freemasons’ Arms. The market town of Clitheroe is a 15-minute drive away and its amenities include a Booths’ supermarket and many cafés and restaurants. Both Clitheroe and Whalley have a train station, with direct hourly trains to Manchester Victoria. Clitheroe is located close to the Forest of Bowland, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) providing spectacular scenery and many walking and cycling routes.
For more information please contact our Whalley office.
Services
All mains services are connected.
Tenure
We understand from the owners to be Freehold.
Council Tax
Band G.
Energy Rating (EPC)
F (30).
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Full details for 6 Bedroom Property For Sale in Burnley
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Description
This is a significant detached property comprising a stylish five-bedroom family home, a detached cottage, extensive formal gardens and an adjacent two-acre paddock – ideal for a couple of ponies. It is situated amongst mature trees and enjoys south-facing views across the valley. Conveniently located on the edge of the village of Read in an extremely popular and exclusive residential area, this is a real gem on every level.The house comprises a stone-flagged entrance vestibule which leads into the very impressive reception hallway, with an impressive sweeping staircase – with mahogany handrail – leading to the first floor.
The accommodation briefly comprises a superb large breakfast kitchen fitted with high-quality units, a central island and various built-in appliances, with a wine store and cloakroom, both with parquet flooring which features extensively throughout the house. The drawing room is a beautiful space with an Adams style fireplace and French windows, leading to the patio and gardens. The sitting room boasts fitted bookshelves and a Minster stone fireplace with more French windows; it leads to a covered dining area outside. The dining room also has a Minster stone fireplace and a large stone bay window with window seat & French windows open to the terrace.
The first floor comprises the principal bedroom, which includes a range of high-quality Mills & Scott fitted walk-in wardrobes and cupboards and an en suite bathroom, a five-piece suite with a freestanding boat bath, a large walk-in double shower cubicle and twin wash hand basins set in a marbled vanity unit. All the bedrooms have unique features, one with a traditional fireplace, all with fitted wardrobes and mullioned windows. The house bathroom includes four piece suite with bath in a recessed bevelled glass surround, a walk-in shower and twin wash hand basins.
The detached cottage is situated across the front courtyard and is currently used as a gym, office and storage on the lower level, with a self contained two bedroom apartment with sitting room, kitchen and bathroom on the first floor. The property also has a detached garage block with space for five cars.
Access from Whins Lane is via a sweeping tarmac drive with lawns to either side. This leads into a stone columned courtyard with ample parking and a stone-flagged area to the front of the property. The gardens surrounding the property are spectacular, featuring a principal garden with a flat lawn, ornamental gardens and a large terrace across the front elevation of the house giving ample space for dining and entertaining.
The property is conveniently situated two miles from the M65 motorway, ideal for commuters to Manchester which is 26 miles away; Manchester Airport is 42 miles away. The village itself has a village store and delicatessen and is within easy reach of other local villages. As regards schools, St. John’s C of E Primary School is within the village with secondary schools including Clitheroe Royal Grammar School, Oakhill College and Stonyhurst College all within easy reach.
The popular villages of Whalley and Wiswell are less than a 10-minute drive away. Whalley boasts many amenities, including popular restaurants, boutique shops, delicatessens and a health centre; Wiswell is home to the renowned Freemasons’ Arms. The market town of Clitheroe is a 15-minute drive away and its amenities include a Booths’ supermarket and many cafés and restaurants. Both Clitheroe and Whalley have a train station, with direct hourly trains to Manchester Victoria. Clitheroe is located close to the Forest of Bowland, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) providing spectacular scenery and many walking and cycling routes.
For more information please contact our Whalley office.
Services
All mains services are connected.
Tenure
We understand from the owners to be Freehold.
Council Tax
Band G.
Energy Rating (EPC)
F (30).
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